sammanträffande

Sammanträffande is a Swedish word that translates to coincidence or chance encounter in English. It refers to the occurrence of events that happen at the same time or in close succession, where the connection between them appears to be due to chance rather than a causal link. These events are often surprising or noteworthy due to their unlikelihood.

The concept of sammanträffande can be observed in everyday life, from running into an old friend unexpectedly in a distant city to noticing a series of seemingly unrelated events that align in a peculiar way. While often attributed to mere coincidence, some philosophical and psychological perspectives explore deeper meanings or patterns that might underlie such occurrences.

In literature and storytelling, sammanträffande is frequently employed as a narrative device to advance the plot, create dramatic irony, or emphasize themes of fate or destiny. The subjective experience of a sammanträffande can evoke feelings of wonder, amusement, or even a sense of deeper connection to the world. The word itself is composed of "samman" meaning together or jointly, and "träffande" meaning hitting or meeting, suggesting events that "hit" or "meet" at the same time.